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Anthrax kills 13 farm animals in British Columbia
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The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that anthrax killed 13 bison in the province. The ministry released a statement after a diagnosis of “naturally acquired anthrax” was found as the cause of death of livestock in Fort St. John, a northern ...and more »

At not quite four years old, Aubrey is a little too young to run off and join the circus. But today the circus has come to her…a dream come true for this little girl, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Vancouver mayor-elect Kennedy Stewart is pledging to build 85,000 new homes over the next 10 years, but some housing experts are concerned about how realistic his election promises are.

Cultivation, production ‘campus’ on course to be completed this fall

More than 45 young people living in government care in Metro Vancouver are heading to Victoria on Wednesday to share their stories and lobby the provincial government for changes to the child welfare system.

16 year old Trissanna is in constant pain. She was born with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, causing hypermobility in her joints, which constantly dislocate. Variety has been a constant for Trissanna and her mother – providing her with leg braces, orthotics, a body brace, and hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy sessions. The therapy sessions have been helping keep Trissanna’s...

16 year old Trissanna is in constant pain. She was born with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, causing hypermobility in her joints, which constantly dislocate. Variety has been a constant for Trissanna and her mother – providing her with leg braces, orthotics, a body brace, and hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy sessions. The therapy sessions have been helping keep Trissanna’s...

B.C. Housing is partnering with the City of Vernon to open 40 new short-term shelter beds in November as part of a new project called Compass.

The evacuation and road closures are around the intersection of Gloucester Way and 272 Street.

Premier John Horgan announced a byelection in Nanaimo Wednesday after Leonard Krog’s mayoral win. Keith Baldrey has more on why the NDP picked Sheila Malcolmson to run.

The Bank of Canada announced today it’s raising its trend-setting interest rate to 1-point 75 per cent. This is the fifth increase to the benchmark rate since last summer. Neetu Garcha has more on how the hike could impact average Canadians.

Mike Agerbo from Get Connected Media shows off three specially designed bags for your next trip.

A new piece of public art is going up in Vancouver. 108 Steps is a sculpture by artist Khan Lee — it's a vertical, unclimbable ladder that rises nearly 40 metres into the air.

The Kelowna Rockets named Adam Foote as their new head coach on Tuesday morning. That night, Kelowna beat Swift Current 3-2.

The Oliver Fire Department issued Bolenback a notice of termination for missing training practices during his leave of absence.

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NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is seeking the NDP nomination in an upcoming by election to replace Nanaimo mayor elect Leonard Krog.

For businesses that have not yet been contacted by the fire department, but are in the area, employees are asked to shelter in place until further instructions are provided.

The worker died after an "incident involving terminal yard equipment," according to a statement.

Fred Haynes says Saanich was looking for a new approach, and he discussed how he plans to handle key issues in a conversation with All Points West host Robyn Burns.

In 2016, we met Johannes, a young boy who suffers from a rare form of hemophilia. Johannes has endured painful bleeds in his joints that are extremely debilitating. Fortunately, Variety the Children’s Charity has been helping Johannes so that he is comfortable and safe.

The 44-year-old victim died in hospital.

After a multi-year legislative battle, a bill to outlaw keeping cetaceans like whales and dolphins in captivity has cleared the Senate — all but ensuring the end of a once-popular theme park attraction in Canada.

Iron Chef Canada Competitor Ned Bell Cooks Mussels and Kelp Pappardelle” On the day his Iron Chef battle with Rob Feenie airs on the Food Network, Ned Bell shows us how to make a mussels and kelp pappardelle.

Iron Chef Canada competitor Ned Bell cooks Mussels and Kelp Pappardelle.

Dozens of people scoured the region looking for Kilmer, who was last seen on May 16.

NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is leaving federal politics to seek a provincial seat in the British Columbia legislature as the province faces a potential political shift.

The electrician and father of two went missing on May 15. His work van was found on a rural road outside of Duncan, B.C., with blood inside and the engine still running.

A homeowner in central B.C. has been captured on video shooting a charging grizzly bear in his yard — a decision he says he made in trying to protect himself and his family, but one that has drawn threats in the days since.

"That's Not You", a project meant to prevent thieves from using stolen debit and credit cards to purchase items like cigarettes or lottery tickets, was launched in June.

The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point for the fifth time since last summer, pushing up the cost of borrowing for Canadians.

Firefighters are raising concerns about B.C.'s new ambulance dispatch system, saying it often cuts their departments out of the equation in small communities that see less ambulance service.

"It's like anything. There are pros and cons and you have to look at both sides of the ledger."

A Kamloops man had a million-dollar winning lottery ticket in his wallet for three months before realizing on Tuesday that he was a winner.

The tinny hiss of a police recording filled a courtroom Tuesday as a rapt judge and jury listened to Garry Taylor Handlen tell an undercover officer he killed 12-year-old Monica Jack four decades ago.

Documents obtained under B.C.'s Freedom of Information Act reveal that more than half a million dollars in bonuses was paid to investigators and their managers over a four-year period. Bonuses in part were based on profits made by BCLC.

As CBC News was exposing rampant suspicious money transactions flowing through BC's casinos, the B.C. Lottery Corporation was awarding its gambling investigators bonuses. Documents obtained under the B.C.'s Freedom of Information Act reveal that more than half a million dollars in bonuses were paid to investigators and their managers over a four year period. Bonuses in part were based on profits made by BCLC.

You will soon have your say on whether or not British Columbia should enact sweeping changes to its electoral system. So what exactly are you voting for? The issue is polarizing, and confusing for some—but it’s uniting two opposing parties. Sarah MacDonald explains.

Invasion Wrestling has raised $200,000 for Okanagan charities since 2013 and event organizers handed out more cheques Tuesday.

Police estimated that the area would be closed for several hours.

Police estimated that the area would be closed for several hours.

B.C. Premier John Horgan said the BC Liberals are using "fear and hysteria" to try to encourage British Columbians to vote against electoral reform in this fall's referendum.

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Terry Fox announced his plan to run across Canada in 1979, after completing a 27 kilometre race in Prince George. Now memorabilia from his Marathon of Hope is on display in the northern B.C. city.

Kamloops resident Kristopher Teichrieb has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a vicious baseball bat attack on 18-year-old Jessie Simpson, who had wandered into his backyard in June 2016.

Kamloops resident Kristopher Teichrieb has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a vicious baseball bat attack on 18-year-old Jessie Simpson, who had wandered into his backyard in June 2016.

Squire Barnes introduces us to Bryan, a 16-year-old boy with hearing loss. Bryan found his hearing aids made it difficult to be in social situations. But a special device provided by Variety has enabled Bryan to participate socially, and has allowed his confidence and independence to grow.

We have a better idea tonight of how Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum’s plan for SkyTrain instead of Light Rapid Transit would look, as critics debate over whether the plans can be changed. John Hua reports.

There are dramatic new details on what it took to finally lay charges in the 1978 murder of Monica Jack. Grace Ke reports.

The woman who cares for the more than 170 birds that fly free in Vancouver’s Bloedel Conservatory began her job being afraid of the birds. Linda Aylesworth tells us how she got over it.